Chapter 01 Sports Injury Care and the Athletic Trainer

Chapter 01: Sports Injury Care and the Athletic Trainer
1. In an athletic program, which of the following is not a role of the team physician? A) review preseason physical examinations B) dispense medications C) review policies/procedures to ensure compliance with school/athletic guidelines D) apply therapeutic modalities 2. Ensuring that a knee brace provides proper support would be part of which of the following domains of the NATA role delineation study? A) prevention of athletic injuries B) recognition/evaluation/immediate care C) rehabilitation and reconditioning D) organization and administration 3. The final authority to clear an athlete for participation rests with the: A) athletic trainer B) coach C) parent D) supervising physician 4. An athletic trainer suspects that a football player has a neck injury but does not use a rigid backboard to stabilize the individual. What type of legal liability could result from the athletic trainer's actions? A) malfeasance B) nonfeasance C) misfeasance D) gross negligence 5. Failure to receive informed consent from an athlete could result in: A) gross negligence B) misfeasance C) malpractice D) battery
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6. Traditional athletic training settings are considered to be in: A) sports medicine clinics B) industrial settings C) fitness centers D) colleges and high schools 7. In assessing a potentially serious neck injury, an athletic trainer removed the helmet of the injured athlete. What type of legal liability could result from the athletic trainer's actions? A) malfeasance B) misfeasance C) nonfeasance D) gross negligence 8. _____ has established minimum standards for football helmets and their use. A) OSHA B) NOCSAE C) NFL D) NATA 9. An athlete is down on the field with a possible head/neck injury. An athletic trainer, team physician, neurologist, and EMT are on the field caring for the injured athlete. Who should be in charge of moving and transporting the injured athlete? A) neurologist B) EMT C) internist D) team physician 10. Which of the following professionals may not be a member of the primary sports medicine team? A) athletic trainer B) coach C) physical therapist D) primary physician 11. Which of the following professionals should be available to provide immediate support to the primary sports medicine team? A) strength coach B) nutritionist C) equipment manager D) dentist
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12. Permission granted by the government for an individual to practice a profession is termed: A) licensure B) certification C) registration D) scope of practice 13. Which of the following individuals will not typically serve as a team physician? A) dentist B) internist C) osteopath D) pediatrician 14. Which of the following tasks should not be performed by an athletic trainer? A) evaluation of an injury B) treatment of an injury C) diagnosis of an injury D) recognition of an injury 15. Evaluating an injury depends on a strong background in: A) human anatomy and physiology B) joint biomechanics C) tissue healing and repair D) all of the above 16. The individual responsible for administering and supervising recreational sports activities or activity areas is called a(n): A) athletic trainer B) coach C) sports supervisor D) athletic director 17. Ethical responsibilities that guide one's actions and promote high standards of conduct are called: A) standards of professional practice B) torts C) administrative standards D) standards of protocols
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18. The organization that awards the ATC credential is the: A) American Medical Association B) Athletic Trainers of America Board of Certification C) Board of Certification D) American College of Sports Medicine 19. In the profession of athletic training, the Standards of Professional Practice: A) delineates the roles and responsibilities of the athletic trainer B) identifies the ethical responsibilities that guide athletic trainers' actions C) defines the scope of care for entry-level athletic trainers D) delineates the competencies that should be addressed in the professional preparation of athletic trainers 20. Continuing education programs primarily provide an opportunity to: A) advance in salary B) learn about innovative skills and techniques C) get more involved in the national organization D) change careers in athletic training 21. Manufacturers of athletic equipment have a duty to provide equipment that will not cause injury when used for its intended purpose. This is termed: A) expressed warranty B) implied warranty C) strict liability D) product safety standard 22. In the absence of the athletic trainer, it is the responsibility of the coach to: A) supervise the fitting of athletic equipment B) inspect practice environments for hazards C) evaluate the daily status of participants D) all of the above E) none of the above 23. Standard of care is defined as: A) committing an act that is not your responsibility to perform B) committing an act that another minimally competent professional would do in the same circumstance C) committing an act that is your responsibility to perform, but you use the wrong procedure D) failing to perform your legal duty of care
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24. Malfeasance is defined as: A) committing an act that is not your responsibility to perform B) committing an act that another minimally competent professional would do in the same circumstance C) committing an act that is your responsibility to perform, but you use the wrong procedure D) failing to perform your legal duty of care 25. A wrong done by an individual whereby the injured party seeks a remedy for damages is called a(n): A) act of omission B) act of commission C) tort D) gross negligence 26. To find an individual liable, the injured person must prove that there was: A) a duty of care B) a breach of duty C) harm D) harm resulting from breach of duty E) all of the above must be present 27. The risk of litigation can be reduced by all of the following except: A) establishing clear standing orders for providing immediate care B) requiring coaches to purchase insurance C) having a well-organized emergency plan D) providing proper supervision 28. During a weight training session, the coach left the room to work with some players in the gymnasium. While the coach was out of the room, an athlete sustained an injury using the equipment. The coach is at risk for: A) failure to warn B) negligence C) lack of product liability D) malpractice 29. True or False? ATC credential holders must requalify for certification on an annual basis. A) True B) False
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30. True or False? The primary sports team includes the team physician, athletic trainer, physical therapist, coach, sports participant, and family of the sports participant. A) True B) False 31. True or False? The team physician is the final authority to determine the mental and physical fitness of athletes in organized sports programs. A) True B) False 32. True or False? The team physician can provide information on the growth and development of the adolescent, immunization records, and a detailed medical history of the athlete. A) True B) False 33. True or False? Individuals serving as athletic trainers must be certified by the American Medical Association. A) True B) False 34. True or False? Standards on continuing education requirements for maintaining the ATC credential are available on the Board of Certification website. A) True B) False 35. True or False? An athletic trainer who dispenses medication will be held to the standard of care of a physician. A) True B) False 36. True or False? Standards of professional practice are ethical responsibilities that guide one's actions and promote a high standard of conduct and integrity to ensure high-quality health care. A) True B) False 37. True or False? Informed consent is only required in the treatment of minors. A) True B) False
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38. True or False? Licensure laws define the role of the athletic trainer and set the legal parameters under which the athletic trainer can practice within the state. A) True B) False 39. True or False? If you suspect a neck injury and remove a football helmet, you could be held liable for committing an act of misfeasance. A) True B) False 40. True or False? Failure to provide a legal duty of care can result in litigation under malpractice law. A) True B) False 41. True or False? Failure of the athletic trainer to provide sports participants with information pertaining to the potential risks involved in participation could result in litigation. A) True B) False 42. True or False? Having knowledge of state statutes and regulations that govern athletic training falls under the domain of professional development. A) True B) False 43. True or False? Documentation and maintenance of the health care records of an injured participant fall under the domain of professional development. A) True B) False 44. True or False? An intentional contact with another individual without his or her consent is considered an assault. A) True B) False
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45. True or False? A college recruiter asks a high school athletic trainer for medical information on a prospective student-athlete. The parents and student-athlete have signed an informed consent form. Providing the requested information is a legal act A) True B) False 46. True or False? An athletic training student misplaces a classmate's address. The classmate, who is a member of the football team, is expecting the athletic training student to deliver a textbook to his home that evening. The athletic training student accesses the football player's medical folder to obtain his address. Litigation could result from this action. A) True B) False 47. True or False? A college basketball player reports to the athletic training room with an injury sustained the previous evening in a recreational soccer game. The athletic trainer assesses and manages the injury. Litigation could result from this action. A) True B) False 48. True or False? Having been treated by an emergency room physician, a high school athlete reports to the athletic trainer with a written directive from the physician stating that the individual should not participate in physical activity for two weeks. One week later, the athlete's parent calls the athletic trainer indicating that their son has improved significantly and grants permission for him to resume practice. If the athletic trainer allows the player to return to practice, a breach of duty has been committed. A) True B) False 49. True or False? An athlete does not assume risk for injury when that injury results from someone else's negligence. A) True B) False 50. True or False? The purpose of an assumption of risk form is to warn athletes and their parents of the dangers inherent in participating in a sport. By having this form completed, the coach is no longer liable for any injuries that may occur. A) True B) False
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51. True or False? Application of the "Good Samaritan" laws assumes that no financial compensation was to be received by the individual providing care. A) True B) False 52. True or False? Licensure laws can determine the potential services provided by an athletic trainer in a sports medicine clinic. A) True B) False 53. True or False? Because athletic trainers in industrial health care programs are primarily responsible for developing wellness and fitness programs for their clients, they are not required to work under the direction of a physician. A) True B) False 54. Match the following terms and definitions: 1. Battery A. danger is apparent, resulting in an unsafe situation 2. Expressed warranty B. unwritten guarantee that a product is safe when used properly 3. Foreseeability of harmC. physical contact with an individual without consent 4. Gross negligence D. person gives written consent to treatment 5. Implied warranty E. written guarantee that a product is safe when used properly 6. Informed consent F. committing an act in total disregard for the health of others 55. Match the following terms and definitions: 1. Malfeasance A. a wrong done to an individual 2. Malpractice B. failing to perform your duty of care 3. Misfeasance C. breach of one's duty of care 4. Negligence D. committing an act that is not your job to do 5. Nonfeasance E. performing an appropriate action in an improper manner 6. Tort F. committing a negligent act
56. List examples of four functions or tasks that can be performed in the prevention domain of athletic training. 57. List examples of four functions or tasks that can be performed in the recognition, evaluation, and assessment domain of athletic training. 58. List examples of four functions or tasks that can be performed in the immediate care domain of athletic training.
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59. List examples of four functions or tasks that can be performed in the treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning domain of athletic training. 60. List examples of four functions or tasks that can be performed in the organization and administration domain of athletic training. 61. List examples of four functions or tasks that can be performed in the professional development domain of athletic training. 62. List the four factors that must be documented to prove negligence. 63. List five actions involving an athletic trainer that can lead to litigation. 64. List five steps that can be taken by an athletic trainer to prevent litigation. 65. Discuss the role and responsibilities of the team physician in overseeing the entire sports medicine team. 66. Discuss the role of the athletic trainer as a member of the sports medicine team. Why is this individual so important in the daily health care of sports participants? 67. Why is continuing education critical for the athletic training professional? Provide examples of the different types of activities that can be used to earn continuing education units.
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B A A A A B A A A 1-C, 2-E, 3-A, 4-F, 5-B, 6-D 1-D, 2-F, 3-E, 4-C, 5-B, 6-A Refer to Text Box 1.2 Refer to Text Box 1.2 Refer to Text Box 1.2 Refer to Text Box 1.2 Refer to Text Box 1.2 Refer to Text Box 1.2 The injured person must prove that (1) there was a duty of care, (2) there was a breach of that duty, (3) there was harm (e.g., pain and suffering, permanent disability, or loss of wages), and (4) the resulting harm was a direct cause from that breach of duty. Refer to Text Box 1.6 Refer to Text Box 1.7 The following points should be addressed in the response. The team physician should administer and review preseason physical examinations; review preseason conditioning programs; assess the quality, effectiveness, and maintenance of protective equipment; diagnose injuries; dispense medications; direct rehabilitation programs; educate the athletic staff on emergency policies, procedures, health care insurance coverage, and legal liability; and review all medical forms, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with school and athletic association guidelines. The team physician may also serve as a valuable resource on current therapeutic techniques, facilitate referrals to other medical specialists, and provide educational counseling to sports participants, parents, athletic trainers, coaches, and sports supervisors The following points should be addressed in the response. Athletic trainers are the critical link between the sports program and the medical community. They provide a broad range of direct services to the sports participant on a daily basis and serve as the liaison between the physician and the athlete, and the physician and the coach. The major performance domains for a certified athletic trainer are prevention; recognition, evaluation, and assessment; immediate care; treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning; organization and administration; and professional responsibility. The following points should be addressed in the response. The ATC credential holder must demonstrate continuing competence and must requalify for certification by obtaining continuing education units. Continuing education programs provide an opportunity for athletic trainers to acquire new innovative skills and techniques and to learn about current research within the profession.
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Continuing education units may be accumulated in a variety of ways, such as attending workshops, seminars, conferences, and conventions; speaking at a clinical symposium; publishing professional articles; enrolling in related correspondence or postgraduate education courses; and becoming involved in the BOC certification examination testing program.
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